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Dr. Michael Lam, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Dr. Michael Lam, MD
4.3 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Lam, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Michael Lam, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Michael Lam, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Houston, TX.

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Dr. Michael Lam, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Houston, TX and has 30 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas at Dallas. They currently practice at Houston Retina Associates and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital. Dr. Lam has experience treating conditions like Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lam received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Lam also speaks Cantonese and Spanish. Dr. Lam is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Bell's Palsy
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyeball Contusion
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Nearsightedness
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Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Stye
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Whole Health - Memorial Hermann HMO
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    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Houston Retina Associates - Main
    7789 Southwest Fwy Ste 530, Houston, TX 77074
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

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Oct 28, 2022
Without warning, a floater and flashes of light developed in one of eyes. I felt this was the beginnings of a retina detachment, so I called Houston Retina Associates immediately to see if I could be seen. Dr. Alappatt, my regular and great Ophthalmologist, was not in the office that day. Nurse Debra said Dr. Lam, another great Ophthalmologist with this practice could see me that afternoon. Dr. Lam was very comforting, engaging, kind, and professional and assessed my situation with precise efficiency! He explained to me his diagnosis of a retina tear and treatment. He immediately scheduled a retinal laser surgery procedure to repair the tear(s) preventing a complete retinal detachment that was performed in his office that day! The procedure was painless, and my anxiety was reduced significantly because Dr. Lam was very calm, assuring, and stayed engaged with me throughout the procedure. I left the office feeling so relieved that I had escaped a complete retinal detachment!
— Oct 28, 2022
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Biography
  • Dr. Michael Lam, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Houston, TX and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas at Dallas in 1994. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Texas at Dallas
    1994
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Lam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lam's profile.

Dr. Lam frequently treats the following conditions: Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Lam, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Lam, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

    500 W Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

    23900 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX